First time - already hooked!

Well, after a 3 year wait we are now 3 days into our first Regent experience. Boarded Mariner on Mon after an overnight in Barcelona. Regent recovered from sticking us in a conference hotel miles from the City by providing a shuttle bus service and laying on an excursion, tour of Barca, on the am prior to boarding.

Life onboard is fine, aft suite is amazing. Forget the drawer shortage, we'll cope. The lounge and balcony more than compensate!

A few niggles, mainly with being served wine from the remnants of bottles - but nothing serious. Food quality has varied from tasteless duck in Signatures to superb strip loin of beef in CR and a lovely sea food salad lunch at La V, overlooking the Grimaldi Palace in Monaco!

Tours are brilliant, wine tasting in Tuscany today - magnificent excursion! Entertainment is excellent - pianist (Ross?) is fantastic & the Backstage Pass show was as good as any cruise line entertainment on Cunard or P & O. There's a violinist who did a great show on Mon & he is on again tonight.

More to follow - but - Regent has us hooked after 3 days. Had already booked Explorer for next year anyway but really enjoying Mariner. Going to book a massage & get afternoon now. Tough life!

Pies4u, Glad you are enjoying your cruise, wishing you smooth sailing for the rest of your ship experience. Angie:)

Also very happy to know that you are enjoying the cruise (and that great suite!) :)